For decades, arcade games and kiddie rides have operated on a familiar model—insert a coin, press start, enjoy the ride. But today’s customers, especially younger generations and families, expect much more. They want convenience, variety, and value. And while most amusement hardware is still stuck with coin slots or outdated card readers, the industry is missing out on the opportunity to upsell, create loyalty, and react in real time to market demand.
This is where dynamic pricing and smart promotions come in. But unless your machines are enabled with the right payment technology, it’s simply not possible.
Modern unattended payment systems open the door to smarter pricing strategies that boost earnings for your customers and add value to the solutions you offer. Here’s how:
Flexible Pricing: Operators can change prices remotely based on location, peak hours, or promotional periods. This creates opportunities to raise prices during high demand and offer discounts when traffic is low.
Multi-Item Bundles: Enable families or groups to purchase multiple rides or tokens in a single transaction, increasing basket size and reducing wait times.
Loyalty Integration: Support membership cards or app-based accounts that track usage and reward repeat visits with free rides, points, or coupons.
These features are not just about the end customer, they create tangible selling points for you, the manufacturer or distributor. You can now position your equipment as not only fun, but also intelligent, data-driven, and built to maximize return on investment.
The Business Case for Upgrading
The arcade and kiddie ride industries are often seen as nostalgia-driven or low-tech. But consumer expectations have changed, and so should your offering. Integrating dynamic pricing capabilities through smart unattended payment technology gives you a real edge:
Stronger Value Proposition: Sell equipment not just on form factor or durability, but on revenue potential, engagement features, and ease of management.
Recurring Revenue Models: Support software-as-a-service or usage-based billing models with connected terminals and remote access.
Expanded Sales Channels: Appeal to new buyers who prioritize automation, data tracking, and user-friendly payments.
Getting Started with Smarter Systems
Dynamic pricing does not require reinventing your hardware. At WeVend, our unattended payment solutions are designed to retrofit into existing arcade cabinets and kiddie ride machines with minimal modification. With a single API and a unified gateway for both the US and Canada, WeVend makes it easy for distributors and manufacturers to deliver modern features without added complexity.
Our platform supports tap, QR code, and mobile wallet payments, along with remote pricing and product management tools that streamline operations. Real-time reporting and analytics dashboards help your clients make data-driven decisions, while built-in integration with loyalty and customer engagement programs allows for personalized offers and promotions. Everything is fully PCI compliant and processor-flexible, giving you freedom to scale across different environments with ease.
Your clients are ready for better equipment, and WeVend has the technology to make it happen. Now is the time to deliver smarter payment systems that enable dynamic pricing, improve customer engagement, and unlock new revenue streams.
Let’s work together to upgrade your product line. Contact us today to schedule a demo or explore integration options.
